The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, a Pittsburgh Cultural Trust theater, is a focal point of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The 2,800-seat theater is home to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presentations including PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh, Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents, and First Night Pittsburgh. The Trust also provides priority programming dates on the Benedum stage to Cultural District resident companies including Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the Pittsburgh Opera. The venue is also available on a rental basis to promoters and community groups.
Shows at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
The cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming dates.
Pittsburgh Opera has revealed its 2025-26 season, the company's 87th. Pittsburgh Opera will be producing five operas. Learn more and see the full lineup of shows.
Television personality, author, and famed foodist Alton Brown has announced his final national theater tour that will visit more than 60 U.S. cities in 2025. “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite” will launch February 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Florida. We've got the full list of tour dates, an a guide to get tickets.
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces a 2023 summer tour with dates running from June through early August, performing songs spanning the length of his career. Presale, Fan and VIP ticket information is available now. Check out the complete list of tour dates!
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces a 2023 summer tour with dates running from June through early August, performing songs spanning the length of his career. General tickets go on sale Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The World Premiere of SUGAR HILL The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, the reimagining of The Nutcracker based on the collaboration of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, will debut at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center for the Performing Arts from October 19-30, 2022. The production will follow with a run at New York City Center from November 15-27, 2022.
Disney Princess – The Concert has announced the cast for its fall 2022 leg, the second half of the US tour, which will have performed in more than 90 cities by year’s end. See the full tour schedule and cast!